Mozart Blue vs Starfish paint color comparison

Mozart Blue vs Starfish

Mozart BlueBenjamin MoorevsStarfishBenjamin MooreΔE 57.5 — Very different colors

Mozart Blue and Starfish come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Mozart Blue reads as blue, while Starfish reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 24-point LRV gap — 41 for Starfish vs 17 for Mozart Blue — means Starfish will open up a space more effectively. Where Mozart Blue leans blue, Starfish reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mozart Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1665
LRV16.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1665
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Starfish
Benjamin Moore · 110
LRV40.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number110
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Mozart Blue vs Starfish Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mozart Blue on one side and Starfish on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.